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GB05 JWB

2006 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,302 mi
Last recorded116,302 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB05 JWB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 116,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 99,930 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2025 99,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2024 81,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 77,852 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 76,595 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 75,406 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,804 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,652 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 74,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 73,998 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 73,580 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,136 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,890 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,344 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2011 50,006 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 49,874 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,496 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 20,256 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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GB05 JWB is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 51,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GB05 JWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GB05 JWB registered?

GB05 JWB is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is GB05 JWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB05 JWB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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